Worktapes

In episode 25 of Worktapes we hear from Brian McSweeney. We talked about his days in Seven Day Jesus, Matthew and his current band, Miirrors. We also discuss his solo, self-produced album "As The Bluebird" and hear a demo of a track on that album called "Ghost". Follow Brian- @bmcsweeney https://bmcsweeney.com/Listen to Ghost - https://open.spotify.com/track/0qE1EgBNKy4c8bO2i92CwK?si=c364c1f94d5b4cdeListen to Miirrors - @miirrors_musichttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2SwDo6SQHqyEiiZv0M0K9K?si=dCOmpM3KSdarnb9avutsEwListen to Brian & Brandon's co-write, "House Upon A Wall"-https://open.spotify.com/track/0vG0V6yyFHE17BGIXlSPqa?si=07abe65ac3a64e38Brian's answer to the theme music question - https://open.spotify.com/track/2uIgnhIEQWJpE8eAIJT9QZ?si=b44f1458dd73407dEpisode intro music written by Brandon Carswell & produced by Micah Tawlks - "Back To Us"Worktapes show cover art designed by Harrison Hudson

In this episode we hear from independent Nashville artist Zoe Ny! We discuss the benefit of formal music training, not worrying about trends as a writer and her new single "Highway".Listen to Highway: https://open.spotify.com/album/11VZZN7rHIecqfythHpU88?si=T83dajWPQnWJYsIYBCIZNQFind Zoe Ny: IG: @zoe_ny_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1_6tAIyDSY

Worktapes is back! In this episode we talk to songwriter, producer, content creator, Whitney Dean! We discuss how to create music for film & TV sync, how to maintain a passion for artistry while making it a business, board games and get a first time listen to a song he wrote called "No Rest for the Wicked"Whitney Dean: https://open.spotify.com/artist/79O8G0AaFFj1kgKvWKcou6?si=6ii-l3wSTi21U2XsiXoqpwAdona (vocalist on "No Rest for the Wicked"):https://open.spotify.com/artist/2O8CMGDnzYHpcZOSNVoLdQ?si=_L9dEEniRyaktCF_bx9pZgThe Sweeplings: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fTedgf4fh8D3s41dP0HWt?si=oa07h_aLQnyg26LGzhHvfQInto The Ivey:https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qgX3CFZWxN2E5YlYMIdG9?si=lg33g7neS-m9-zUG9EcYaQThanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellProduction assistance - Whitney DeanLogo Design - Harrison HudsonTheme music - "Back To Us" by Brandon Carswellhttps://open.spotify.com/track/1BDbD5AsaMVqwETvjX8QcH?si=d8a494792403410cWorktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes*all music samples used by permission

Worktapes is back! In this episode we talk to singer songwriter extraordinaire, Alexander Wren! We discuss things like how to control a live audience by being quiet, cleaning rats off the New Yor City sidewalks, McDonald's coffee and his latest single from his forthcoming record, Full Time Blues!Full Time Blues: https://hypeddit.com/gvllqq?fbclid=PAAaZLrEiAl9xaBVC6WBu47xZ78N3VnuY0452JiqCVU8Gm4Q8j71rrS5e-Lu0For more on Alexander Wren:https://www.alexanderwren.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6f6oMcKG2GzGjfejpsD7e7?si=u6QJHoqzQ-2qKHaeL23hTAApple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alexander-wren/1148477437Thanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellProduction assistance - Shaun CarswellLogo Design - Harrison HudsonTheme music - "Back To Us" by Brandon Carswellhttps://open.spotify.com/track/1BDbD5AsaMVqwETvjX8QcH?si=d8a494792403410cWorktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes*all music samples used by permission

In episode 21 of Worktapes we have Mae Simpson on! Mae has a big voice and is writing big songs with her 7 member band in Minneapolis. I get to speak with Mae and her guitarist, Jorgen Wadkins about starting out, writing as a band and a fun song they wrote together called Stuck In The Blues.

In our last episode of Worktapes for 2021 we have the privilege of talking to singer, writer, and producer, Stephen Day. We talk about being in the studio, a marshmallow named Quippy and an amazing song from his newest record called " If Standing Was Flying".If Standing Was Flyinghttps://open.spotify.com/track/6AvP6fdLQFmUy3rRiZSJEW?si=cc6ab25653d14eb0The Shapes I'm Inhttps://open.spotify.com/album/2IuEv7SRKYayOZ6CKUzdZE?si=VfWwZOfkTfe9IoCWJGhxLA

In this special Christmas episode of Worktapes, we hear the fascinating story behind the classic and beautiful song, O Holy Night. We go through the lyrics and Brandon plays the song. Merry Christmas everyone!

Safe to say we had too much fun in this episode of Worktapes. In episode 19 I had the pleasure of talking to Carly Bannister about touring, self-doubt, snacks and a great great song she wrote called "Same Team" Same Teamhttps://open.spotify.com/track/495Br5hmA2Ezfl60sP4YTW?si=cd174784b41544e1https://carlybannister.com/storeInstagram - @carlybannisterWe discussed this Christmas song: https://open.spotify.com/track/52qdJ88vESWGhFo3Hu7WEH?si=3403a2cbe0d447ae

In episode 18, we talk to Nashville based singer-songwriter Emmy Hitson. We discuss how music saves, balancing deams and family, open mic nights and a rad song she wrote called "In a Moment" about not wasting the time we've been given. In a Momenthttps://open.spotify.com/track/7qRdaG5dPkKUP52hg2c7jy?si=d93fa079018a4c71Instagram: @emmyhitsong

In episode 17 of Worktapes we talk to Chris Mara, owner of Welcome to 1979 Studio and Mara Machines. We discuss recording analog, production, engineering, candles and a song he worked on with Mae Simpson called Keeping On My Feet. Welcome to 1979:https://welcometo1979.comAnalog Tape Candle:https://welcometo1979.com/product/analog-tape-candle/Instagram:@welcometo1979Mara Machines:https://maramachines.comInstagram: @maramachinesMae Simpsonhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7Bpc83pkGpPmWBOzRYR5Un?si=UJSXaRNCSxmVKh2bD9CIJQKeeping On My Feet: https://open.spotify.com/track/4zEuLeUNsRW0W5JH0h9qVg?si=38d6f1d374784cd7Instagram: @mae_simpson_musicThanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellProduction assistance - Micah TawlksLogo Design - Harrison HudsonTheme music - "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37Worktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

In Episode 16 of Worktapes we talk to the band Venture Boi about musical influences, bad lyrics, how to build a song as a band and a super vibey unreleased song they wrote called " Parallel Universe". Listen to the end of this episode to hear Venture Boi's newest single in full before it releases on November 19th! Venture Boi on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1IQR0aB8IbchXz0a33M9kf?si=K5JHSGQVRmySCsJ8o5Ae9ghttps://www.ventureboi.comInstagram: ventureboi_musicThanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellLogo Design - Harrison Hudson - @semperoremusTheme music - "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37Worktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapesInstagram: @worktapes_podcast

In Episode 15 we talk to Nathan Lee, songwriter and founder of Send Musicians To Prison. We talk about how Nathan's music career transformed into something more and how music not only produces lofty dreams with in us but more importantly can give hope to so many who feel hopeless. During the episode we listen to a beautiful and inspring song he wrote called "I Come To Thee" that was written for a project with an intentional aimto give hope to death row inmates. More info on Send Musicians To Prison:https://www.sendmusicianstoprison.comContribute to SMTP:https://www.sendmusicianstoprison.com/supportI Come To Thee: https://open.spotify.com/track/79IzJlhOWae5m9S0TY8Rn9?si=5b19e6cf38b6494eHigh Side Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2n91bF2wQeWD2rik9Shk5I?si=ZgnXlv5oQeKWoqZFpXETPw&dl_branch=1Thanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellLogo Design - Harrison Hudson - @semperoremusTheme music - "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37Worktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapesInstagram: @worktapes_podcast

In Episode 14 of Worktapes we hear from Joseph Settine from the band The Brook and The Bluff! How can you be an introvert in person and an extrovert on stage? Singles vs albums? Marvel vs DC? We discuss chior music, narrative writing and a beautiful song Joseph wrote called "Misnomer".Listen to Misnomer: https://open.spotify.com/track/7wy7FXfzZFAbsrpcM924nw?si=ce31e63c68894f74The Brook and The Bluff:https://open.spotify.com/artist/4dWtsQvuME6tCWFycaTvO7?si=0wV2FbvmQjOf9n4o5RFIzw&dl_branch=1Instagram: @brookandbluffThanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellProduction assistance - Micah TawlksLogo Design - Harrison HudsonTheme music - "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37Worktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

In episode 13 we talk to artist Louis Prince and producer Micah Tawlks about ego, being on the very critically acclaimed Night Time with Fil Gillip show, being okay with your own uniqueness and a song they wrote together called Racine.Racine: https://open.spotify.com/track/0YkJH7xI5GOL8jHOj0mpYp?si=eaf5aa42d1cf48a0Louis Prince:https://open.spotify.com/artist/28UHHsOtyPTT2OOIMA48Ps?si=z_ovp9xsQXKcRXYmdnjYsg&dl_branch=1Thirteen: https://open.spotify.com/album/3cfDbE4fmsak6G1uZ0bi9q?si=KQxPFSTbR9mzrucciwy80w&dl_branch=1Night Time with Fil Gillip: https://youtu.be/zaqbZKzwoEkInstagram: @_louisprinceNerdwax: https://nerdwax.comThanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellProduction assistance - Micah TawlksLogo Design - Harrison HudsonTheme music - "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37Worktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

In episode 12 of Worktapes, we talk to Australia-based singer-songwriter, Jack Nolan. We talk about recording in Nashville at Welcome To 1979, accepting the messiness of life and how a demo of gibberish turned into a fatastic song called Hold Your Horses. Listen to Hold Your Horses: https://open.spotify.com/track/38dg4m6RpNJe9liXlrDJrD?si=01dd1a6ded3d4214Jack Nolan:https://jacknolanmusic.comWelcome To 1979 Studio: https://welcometo1979.comThanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellProduction assistance - Micah TawlksTheme music - "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37Worktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

In episode 11 we talk to Grammy nominated Nashville songwriter, Cary Barlowe. We discuss his former band, Luna Halo, failures vs success, our days in North Carolina, and one of his number one hits, American Honey recorded by Lady A. Listen through to hear an acoustic version of American Honey performed by Cary in this episode. For bonus content go to patreon.com/worktapes to hear a live acoustic performance of Cary's song, Baptized! 


American Honey - Lady A
https://open.spotify.com/track/4xInIiKipU1mtUogJ3ZdYr?si=b2d448be639d44e2

Famous Friends - Chris Young
https://open.spotify.com/track/00KyYtT6NaXwbPecina5Pj?si=fce9e9ea86bc473a

Baptized - Cary Barlowe
https://open.spotify.com/track/4RwBclvNjDiU985GlQWsiC?si=badae572cbc64f5a

Hillary Lindsey - Apple Music Songbook
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/hillary-lindsey-songbook/pl.89838b3a466c4057bafda3e55265c55e

Luna Halo
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2u5FeBq7zPuBmfgjMWKxqt?si=JabqUNpKSM2QMwh0pv3JTw&dl_branch=1Thanks for listening to this episode of Worktapes!Host/Producer - Brandon CarswellProduction assistance - Micah TawlksTheme music - "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=bfddb46424d34e37Worktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8For additional content visit:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

We made to 10 entire episodes! In this episode of Worktapes, I chat with my dear friend and Nashville-based producer Micah Tawlks. We discuss how production can play a vital role in songwriting. From painstakingly pulling lyrics out of an experience, to changing lines to fit a phrase or being called on to write for others. We hear how a song called "Smile" that Micah produced with Louis Prince went from a demo with no lyrics to a full beautiful and meaningful song.Listen to Smile by Louis Prince: https://open.spotify.com/track/5lL2zwfCnDCITHI9izQ6yS?si=73ce989eb1cf4c77https://www.louisprince.comWithin/Without Podcast: https://www.peptalkpresents.comPeptalk Studios Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dlRq9LWpfSph7DY5YyGE4?si=0e1706fcc8524400Thanks for listening to WorktapesHost/Producer: Brandon CarswellProduction Assistance: Micah TawlksTheme song: "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=ac0e2600f6e64e95This episode was recorded at Peptalk Studio in Nashville, TNWorktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8

In Episode 9 of Worktapes Ronny Criss comes by to talk about musical influences from farm life to city life, vinyls and how his song, "If It Rains Like This Tomorrow" connected him to Nashville and to meeting his wife. Listen to If It Rains Like This Tomorrow:https://open.spotify.com/track/7iM8i1YZdOzN6ZfHucADOi?si=11ba23c8a4c34f7dhttps://ronnycriss.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ronnycriss/https://www.facebook.com/ronnycrissThanks for listening to WorktapesHost/Producer: Brandon CarswellTheme song: "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=ac0e2600f6e64e95This episode was recorded in Nashville, TNWorktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8Get Bonus content at:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

In episode 8 of Worktapes we talk with Chris Tapp of the band, The Cold Stares. We discuss vintage guitars, adversity threatening creativity and a very cool song he wrote in his car called "In The Nighttime". Listen to In The Nighttimehttps://open.spotify.com/track/0S84XFY5CMmwDTTkbi08q4?si=bd96a3c2a2d44753In The Nighttime videohttps://youtu.be/zTJuw_mJqMEThe Cold Stares - http://thecoldstares.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thecoldstares/Chris Tapp Solo Musichttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4XDF1GKyo98bheTGvzoYUN?si=s3K802BZTPOrfLmRXPye3A&dl_branch=1Thanks for listening to WorktapesHost/Producer: Brandon CarswellTheme song: "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=ac0e2600f6e64e95This episode was recorded over Zoom in Nashville, TN & Evansville, IndianaWorktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8Get Bonus content at:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

In episode 7 of Worktapes we talk to artist and writer Austin Moody about cigars, fighting well, Muscle Shoals and a barn burner song he wrote called "Who's Got The Time".Who's Got The Time on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/5a1vtGQnI4vVjxtPdTGDdP?si=3a9f25a40f184854Follow Austin:https://www.austinmoody.net/https://www.facebook.com/AustinMoodyMusic/https://www.instagram.com/theaustinmoody/https://twitter.com/austinm_musicIn this episode we mention:Briar Works - http://briarworksusa.comBetty's Bar & Grill - shorturl.at/lBF24Thanks for listening to WorktapesHost/Producer: Brandon CarswellTheme song: "Darling Sin"https://open.spotify.com/track/583ZEzerb9m2Exo9g1SW1Y?si=ac0e2600f6e64e95This episode was recorded live in Nashville, TNWorktapes Podcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Tbs1DnbuWBDDrhknkTsgn?si=e9c78e8724214dc8Get Bonus content at:https://www.patreon.com/worktapes

In this short episode of Worktapes, Brandon explores the ideas of continuing on, not running with crowd and never giving up on the truth. He plays a song he wrote called Keeping Running.Keep Running is streaming everywhere:https://open.spotify.com/track/58HiaRzkclCBFztFCYar8f?si=m8p56HuRRN-wm61rhiUEoAhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/keep-running/1530362599?i=1530362600

In Episode 5 of Worktapes we talk to independent artist and writer Will Solomon about NBA dreams, boutique ice cream and a beautiful song he wrote called Ballerina. Check out Ballerina in full here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2DT4hN5WUrDhyDSopDTwrY?si=52f7465fb5d74013More info at www.willsolomon.com

In this episode we talk to singer songwriter Alisa Turner about life, loss, grace, fear, cows and two amazing songs she wrote, “Row” and “Little Bird”.We even get to hear important thoughts from her dogs. 

Stream “Row”
https://open.spotify.com/album/6FRmVfOnGsxscG1WZ1r0JO?si=ZLQzGGNiQ9WrLGfPXooKfQStream “Little Bird”
https://open.spotify.com/track/4h2lXscpv1EX41ygAczzi0?si=Uiyh-Iq3SUWms5-_6RGSxgAlisa's new ep “The Demo Sessions”
https://open.spotify.com/album/4bnX6lNFGkdpz2VgqDMDJw?si=nBK2_lZMQRCLgQYM_B_kLwStream Alisa's full length album “Miracle or Not”
https://open.spotify.com/album/5WTM5xqmH7aJYkDStZf7h4?si=QYZqI087SCGzmM0tMhNhTw

In Episode 3 we talk to Jordan Dean of the band Stereo Specter! 
We discuss old cars, coffee, music row, Muscle Shoals Alabama and a great song he wrote called “Golden”. Full version of Golden:
https://open.spotify.com/track/6RR421Wmc76dq3KkTKsa05?si=3Cv-1sqnS5iJgthekH728g

Produced “Gold Rush” by Hannah Aldridge: https://open.spotify.com/album/2ExU7Zb2pKnMHeyWRn3zDu?si=AfOiuylzSmyEIxItuxH_bgStereo Specter: http://www.stereospecter.com

In this episode we talk with Nashville songwriter Jason Nix about Chevy vs Ford, first time parenting, breakfast food and a song he wrote called "Preacher In A Bar". We also get to hear the work tape of this song in this episode. To hear the full production version of Preacher In A Bar click here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1OxjaQb9DsFmvYSb7H7yRv?si=Huknhg28TumsYwQEySpUegOther work by Jason Nix: Things A Man Oughta Know by Lainey Wilsonhttps://open.spotify.com/track/5QS8PNEWbqTEZyQ6e9ZbJf?si=K957-j8BQVqIUoZPHrsuhAFollow Jason Nix on all the socials: https://www.jasonnixmusic.com

In this first introduction episode Brandon talks about a song he wrote called Darling Sin. Maybe the things we hold dear to us that are actually destroying us.Darling Sin is streaming everywhere:https://artist.landr.com/music/672985659254Darling Sin Music video: https://youtu.be/d6icudhEYxg"Some Darling Sin" by Thomas Brooks
https://www.puritanboard.com/threads/some-darling-sin.27678/